‘Green Rving’ Is Growing

Sun., May 16, 1999

Rich Landers Outdoors Editor

According to a survey by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), 98 percent of a random national sample of RV owners said they practice at least one method of “green RVing” to help preserve Mother Earth for future generations.

Nine out of 10 RV owners responding to the RVIA survey said they clean up litter left by others.

Three out of four said they recycle when campgrounds provide bins. Half of them bring recyclables home if their campground doesn’t provide receptacles.

Seven of 10 tune up their motorhomes or tow vehicles regularly to reduce emissions. Two-thirds use non-toxic chemicals such as “safe” antifreeze.

Others avoid paper refuse by washing dishware and storing waste water on board until it can be disposed of properly.

The Go Camping America Committee offers these suggestions for green RVing:

Throw away trash at the end of your trip or take it with you for proper disposal later.

Scatter natural materials such as used firewood and replace any sod that was removed.

Keep campfires small to minimize ashes and pollution.

Recycle metal cans, plastic containers and newspapers.

Keep vehicles on roads where they are designed to go and use marked RV campsites.

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